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blurry outline
[/ˈblɜːri ˈaʊtlaɪn/]
noun phrase
pl: blurry outlines
contorno desfocado
1.
An indistinct or unclear boundary or edge of something, lacking sharp definition or clarity
The blurry outline of the distant mountains faded into the misty sky.
O contorno desfocado das montanhas distantes desapareceu no céu nublado.
2.
A vague or imprecise shape or form that is difficult to perceive clearly
In the fog, only the blurry outline of the building was visible.
Na neblina, apenas o contorno desfocado do edifício era visível.
Synonyms
fuzzy outline
indistinct edge
unclear boundary
vague silhouette
soft focus outline
Antonyms
sharp outline
clear definition
crisp edge
distinct boundary
well-defined contour
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contorno desfocado
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
contorno borrado
alternative term used in São Paulo region
Portugal
contorno esbatido
Portuguese European preference for 'esbatido'
General Brazilian
silhueta desfocada
alternative when referring to shadowy forms
Related Idioms & Phrases
blurry outline of the future
through a blurry outline
lose the blurry outline
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